Biology at Utah State University
Logan, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
Utah State University graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Utah State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 495 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $55,827 | $49,162 | #741 | $40,964 |
| 496 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $55,718 | $48,899 | #747 | $33,192 |
| 497 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $55,718 | $53,032 | #615 | $33,914 |
| 498 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $55,716 | $52,806 | #624 | $29,179 |
| 499 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $55,707 | $50,690 | #707 | $32,760 |
| 500 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $55,707 | $51,239 | #684 | $30,819 |
| 501 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $55,691 | $56,638 | #482 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,179 one year after graduating and $55,716 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Utah State University ranks #498 by median pay four years after graduation, and #624 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Utah State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,125.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.